Reporting from Kadena Air Base
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Kadena Air Base is the biggest U.S. military base in the Asia-Pacific. Its commander chatted with Defense News about some of its biggest challenges.
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Defense News traveled to Kadena Air Base in February to learn about how operations in the Asia-Pacific are changing. That sometimes proved difficult, as leaders often struggled to convey readiness and combat capability.
Kadena Air Base is the biggest U.S. military base in the Asia-Pacific. Its commander chatted with Defense News about some of its biggest challenges.
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